Caterpillar Infringes on Five Patents, Bobcat Alleges in Suit 

Bobcat filed a patent infringement suit against Caterpillar Tuesday in the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement on five of its patents. 

“Bobcat Company is taking these legal actions to protect our patented technologies, defend fair competition, and safeguard the innovation and craftsmanship that have defined our company for more than 65 years,” Bobcat spokesperson Nadine Erckenbrack said in a statement. “The 14 Bobcat patents at issue enable functions like maneuverability, power, performance and efficiency. They’re foundational to our machines’ strength, versatility and precision, as well as the future of Bobcat innovation, driving advancement across our product lineup and making each machine worthy of carrying the Bobcat brand.”